“Navistar 2018-2021 International LoneStar: Engine Shutdown Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79688-navistar-2018-2021-international-lonestar-engine-shutdown-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V079000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V079000).
NHTSA announced on Feb. 17, 2021, that Navistar is recalling certain International LoneStar and LT vehicles due to an unexpected engine shutdown hazard. Owners should contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 for a free battery ground cable replacement.
How to tell if you have it
International LoneStar, 2018-2021
International LT, 2017-2021
What to do
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
The hazard
An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connecting point may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine shutdown without warning.
Context
Navistar, Inc. has 185 other recalls on record since 2008-11-24. Other recent recalls of similar products include Navistar 2024-2025 School Buses: Brake Caliper Detachment Risk (2024-10-02), Navistar 2025 CV Vehicles: Air Bags May Not Deploy in Crashes (2024-10-01), and Navistar 2025 International LT Vehicles: Fuel Pump Leak Risk (2024-10-01). International 2021-2027 MV/HV Vehicles faced a fire risk from electrical short circuit on 2026-07-16, while Western Star 47X (2025) had an electrical system recall on 2026-02-11 and Mack TerraPro (TE) 2022-2027 Trucks had an engine starts in gear risk on 2026-03-11.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck is a 2018-2021 International LoneStar or 2017-2021 International LT model. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2017 and 2021.
Brand
Navistar
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Navistar
Call Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a replacement of the battery ground cable.
Get Replacement Cable
Dealers will replace the battery ground cable ring terminal for free, but you must contact Navistar first.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21501.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 58 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Navistar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V079000 — Navistar 2018-2021 International LoneStar: Engine Shutdown Risk
Hello,
I own a Navistar 2018-2021 International LoneStar: Engine Shutdown Risk that is covered by recall 21V079000 from Navistar.
The official recall notice states: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21501.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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